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Dutch Ambassadors

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Dutch Ambassadors is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a collection of 16 engravings, each featuring a man's head and shoulders. The men are dressed in 17th-century attire, with ruffled collars and jackets. The engravings are arranged in four rows of four, with each man facing forward or slightly turned. The engravings are detailed and show the texture of the men's clothing and hair. The backgrounds of the engravings are plain, which helps to focus attention on the men's faces and clothing. The level of detail in the engravings suggests that the artist was skilled in the technique of cross-hatching.